Бакалавриат
2020/2021
Маркетинг
Статус:
Курс обязательный (Международный бизнес и менеджмент/ Менеджмент)
Направление:
38.03.02. Менеджмент
Кто читает:
Департамент менеджмента
Где читается:
Санкт-Петербургская школа экономики и менеджмента
Когда читается:
2-й курс, 3, 4 модуль
Формат изучения:
без онлайн-курса
Язык:
английский
Кредиты:
6
Контактные часы:
60
Course Syllabus
Abstract
The course ‘Marketing’ gives a broad overview of marketing theory and practice, covering a wide range of topics within traditional and digital marketing, as well as international marketing. This course intends to provide the students with hands-on skills and competencies in marketing through the active use of real-life case studies in classroom and a marketing plan project, that are vital parts of the course content.
Learning Objectives
- to provide and discuss the basic concepts, approaches, and current trends in traditional and digital marketing
- to develop students’ abilities in marketing strategic thinking and understanding the company’s competitive position in the rapidly changing environment
- to develop students’ abilities to solve managerial problems in the field of marketing
- to build students’ skills in marketing planning;
- to develop students’ abilities to solve managerial problems in the field of marketing
Expected Learning Outcomes
- students are expected to know and apply key definitions, concepts and theoretical approaches of marketing theory
- students are expected to be able to develop a marketing plan and ultimately judge the success of the marketing strategy and its implementation
- students are expected to be able to solve managerial problems in the field of marketing through case studies
- students are expected to be able to implement and adjust selected digital and traditional marketing tools to analyze the problem, set the objectives and find solutions
Course Contents
- Introduction to marketingA brief history of marketing. Marketing management orientations. Marketing evolution from marketing 1.0 to marketing 4.0.
- Marketing strategy formation process. Situation analysis and objectives.Analysis – Decisions – Outcomes. Definitions of a marketing plan. SOSTAC model. Situation analysis. SWOT, PEST, 5 forces and other instruments. Objectives.
- Segmentation, targeting, positioningTypes of segmentation: geographic, socio-demographic, psychographic, etc. Targeting, types of targeting strategies (undifferentiated, concentrated, multi-segment). Positioning, positioning matrix, positioning mapping. How to develop effective positioning
- BrandingWhat is and what is not a brand? Brand equity, brand identity, brand image. Brand name, tagline and logo. Developing brand positioning, brand diamond, brand DNA. Brand architecture and brand portfolio. Best global brands – Interbrand and BrandZ rankings.
- Digital marketingKey tools of digital marketing. Digital models – online revenue models and attribution models. Digital consumer. Similar Web, Pepper.ninja, Popsters and other digital instruments.
- Marketing mix.Different approaches – 4Ps, 7Ps, 8Ps, 4Cs, etc. Product management, product levels. Pricing strategies: cost-based, demand-based, competition-based pricing. Penetration, skimming pricing, psychological pricing, price discrimination. Distribution channels, types of distribution. Integrated marketing communications. 6 Ms communications model, communications strategies (pull, push, profile), communication tools. ATL / BTL communications. Paid, earned, owned media.
- Marketing researchDefinitions of a marketing research. Marketing research goals. The marketing research process. Qualitative and quantitative methods. Limitations of a marketing research.
- Global Integration Marketing Strategies: from standardized to local marketing strategyPressures for cost reductions and pressures for local responsiveness. Strategy evolution. The Role of Culture in International Marketing. Determinants of culture. Cultural literacy in marketing.
- International Market Entry: Strategies and ModesAdvantages and disadvantages of different market entry options. International Marketing Mix Decisions
- Marketing Planning
Assessment Elements
- Classroom and homework activitiesIndividual and group assignments, case studies, problem-solving exercises, course project intermediate presentations
- Short quizzesAt the seminars the students are expected to take 3 short quizzes. The quizzes cover questions discussed previously at the lectures and seminars. Each quiz consists of 10 questions. The questions may be open or multiple-choice.
- Course project (marketing plan)The students develop a group project for a particular real-life company or brand. The students split into groups of 4-6 students and develop an integrated marketing plan with accordance to the SOSTAC model. In the end, the groups submit a written report of the marketing plan and give an oral presentation. At the same time, the students are required to prepare a review of the report created by a team of peers.
- ExaminationWritten test (40 questions that focus on the material discussed in class)
- Reading testsThere are 2 tests that students will write during the course that are based on home reading. Prior to the seminar, the instructor sends out a list of scientific sources that the students should carefully read at home and get prepared for the class. The tests are based on the content of scientific sources.
Interim Assessment
- Interim assessment (4 module)0.15 * Classroom and homework activities + 0.2 * Course project (marketing plan) + 0.35 * Examination + 0.15 * Reading tests + 0.15 * Short quizzes
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Alina Wheeler. (2017). Designing Brand Identity : An Essential Guide for the Whole Branding Team: Vol. Fifth edition. Wiley.
- Chaffey, D., & Smith, P. R. (2017). Digital Marketing Excellence : Planning, Optimizing and Integrating Online Marketing (Vol. 5 edition). New York: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=nlebk&AN=1496981
- Dimitriadis, N., Dimitriadis, N. J., & Ney, J. (2018). Advanced Marketing Management : Principles, Skills and Tools (Vol. 1 Edition). New York, NY: Kogan Page. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1922106
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Cavallone, M. (2017). Marketing and Customer Loyalty : The Extra Step Approach. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1516920
- Jan-Benedict Steenkamp. (2017). Global Brand Strategy : World-wise Marketing in the Age of Branding. Palgrave Macmillan.
- Mangram, M. (2012). The globalization of Tesla Motors: a strategic marketing plan analysis. Journal of Strategic Marketing, 20(4), 289–312. https://doi.org/10.1080/0965254X.2012.657224
- Posner, H. (2015). Marketing Fashion : Strategy, Branding and Promotion: Vol. Second edition. Laurence King Publishing.